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What is a Professional?

A professional is a member of a profession or any person who works in a specified professional activity. The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform their specific role within that profession. 

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8 Characteristics of Professionalism

• Competence. As a professional, you get the job done – and done well. ... You would never discriminate!  You don't break peoples trust 
• Knowledge. Professionalism involves developing detailed, up-to-date knowledge, which is often highly specialized . ...
• Conscientiousness. ...
• INTEGRITY. ...
• Respect. ...
• Emotional Intelligence. ...
• Appropriateness. ...
• TRUST  Trust is key to relationships with clients